Senior Finance & Governance Leader — Gambling Harm Prevention

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria seeks a senior finance & governance officer to manage budgets, funding and reporting for the gambling harm prevention plan. You will help government teams use funds effectively and meet financial duties.

Key responsibilities include supporting budget planning, managing trust funds and preparing clear reports to guide decisions, while overseeing governance processes across the program and reporting to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualification in finance, governance, commerce or accounting is highly desirable.
• Finance or governance expertise and knowledge of risk, audit or procurement.
• Trust fund experience in government is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills to review financial data and manage risks.
• Clear communication and teamwork to solve problems and deliver results.
• Pre-employment checks may include national police and misconduct screening.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, funding and reporting for the gambling harm prevention plan.
• Support budget planning and fund transfers for programs.
• Maintain governance tasks, including trust funds and reporting duties.
• Track spending and funding commitments across the program.
• Support committees and improve governance processes.

Skills

Finance expertise

Governance knowledge

Risk management

Audit experience

Analytical skills

Communication & teamwork

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Governance qualification (desirable)

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria seeks a senior finance & governance officer to manage budgets, funding and reporting for the gambling harm prevention plan. You will help government teams use funds effectively and meet financial duties.

Key responsibilities include supporting budget planning, managing trust funds and preparing clear reports to guide decisions, while overseeing governance processes across the program and reporting to senior stakeholders.